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SAMS advocates for protection of civilians and medical neutrality during the Syrian conflict. It joined with 130 NGOs for the #WithSyria campaign to show international support for increased humanitarian aid to Syria and greater civilian protection. SAMS has testified before the
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medical equipment and other humanitarian aid to Syria. They also support programs in the surrounding countries providing medical and psychosocial support for
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refugee camp in Jordan and organizes home visits from social workers and psychologists for refugees in the capital of Amman. SAMS organizes medical missions to this clinic several times annually.
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